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title: "Postal Services"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
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# Postal Services

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a296bb6-2162-41e9-a65a-75eca4439179

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## Summary

The procurement process for the postal services contract was undertaken by Lancashire Constabulary, based in Preston, England, details of which were published on January 22, 2026. The contract was awarded to Royal Mail Group Limited to provide mail delivery services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This arrangement, classified under industry category CPV 64121100 and CPV 79571000, will commence on January 1, 2026, and is set to complete on December 31, 2028, with a potential annual extension until December 31, 2028. The procurement was carried through a selective method under a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding the tender period on December 24, 2025.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities for large-scale service providers in the mailing and postal delivery industry due to the size and scope of the services required, valued at £831,051.42. Although the contract was awarded to a large entity, businesses capable of fulfilling comprehensive postal services may find similar opportunities by leveraging framework agreements. Companies not classified as small or medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature, especially those accustomed to operating within the parameters of public sector frameworks such as the Crown Commercial Services Framework. Businesses with robust logistics and delivery infrastructures are likely to thrive in fulfilling such contracts.

## Notice

Awarded the contract to Royal Mail for the period 1st January 2026 to the 31st December 2026 with an option to extend annually until the 31st December 2028 utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework under Lot 2 RM6280 for the Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters, and Parcels (UK).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b0c9e9-5eba-4d79-a0b5-432ce548dd34 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £831,051 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £831,051 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 64121100 - Mail delivery services
- 79571000 - Mailing services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b0c9e9-5eba-4d79-a0b5-432ce548dd34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b0c9e9-5eba-4d79-a0b5-432ce548dd34
  22nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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